Mobility & Curb Rules in Westland, MI

If you live in Westland or are thinking about moving there, mobility & curb rules are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Westland has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of mobility & curb rules, and some of them might surprise you.

E-Bike Classes

Westland doesn't define e-bike classes, but bars electric bicycles fitted with both electric and gas-powered motors from using any designated bike lane, backed by a misdemeanor penalty.

Key details: E-bike classes defined: No, not in this code. Banned from bike lanes: Gas+electric hybrid e-bikes only. Penalty: $500 fine, 90 days. Adopting ordinance: Ord. No. 243-B (2023).

Riding a gas-and-electric hybrid bicycle in a designated bike lane, or any other violation of § 26-81, is a misdemeanor carrying up to a $500 fine and 90 days in jail.

Bike Lane Rules

Westland bars motor vehicles from driving on, crossing, or parking in a bicycle path, and lets cyclists ride within the lane instead of hugging the curb.

Key details: Vehicles on bike path: Prohibited except to access property. Parking on bike path: Prohibited. Cyclists riding abreast: No more than two. Penalty: $500 fine, 90 days. Adopting ordinance: Ord. No. 243-B (2023).

Driving, parking, or turning from a bicycle path in violation of § 26-81 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine and 90 days in jail.

The Bottom Line

Westland's mobility & curb rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Westland is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Westland can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.